Do we rest the wounded to heal this week?

paulskinsfan · 10-16-2007, 08:23 PM

Ok, I know this is a strange idea, but Im just throwing it out for discussion. We face the Cardinals this week, with Tim Rattay (sp?). Our defense is relatively healthy (knock on wood) and they should easily be able to handle the Cards offense. That being said, should we sit Moss, ARE, and the injured o-lineman and go with backups just to give those guys time to heal? I mean hammy injuries need rest, and an aggravation of those injuries could set the recovery time way back. Since we are facing such a weak opponent, should we try and heal up and hope the defense carries the day? I mean, can't we at least get into field goal range running to the left and dinking and dunking the ball to Cooley, Thrash, McCardell and the RBs? What do you guys think?

jgalecpa · 10-16-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Since we are facing such a weak opponent, should we try and heal up and hope the defense carries the day? I mean, can't we at least get into field goal range running to the left and dinking and dunking the ball to Cooley, Thrash, McCardell and the RBs? What do you guys think?

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70Chip · 10-16-2007, 08:37 PM

The problem is this game is now in the must-win category. It would be better to rest them against N.E. which has to be considered a likely loss at this point anyway. If they are going to rest people, rest them during the week. I get the feeling our defense is beating the shit out of our offense on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Speaking of N.E it occurs to me that playing them the week before they face Indy is probably the best week to catch them. We sure could piss of all the media types who are looking forward to hyping a battle of undefeateds. Nothing would make me happier.

paulskinsfan · 10-16-2007, 08:42 PM

We match up pretty well against NE. The teams that really concern me have stellar running games, along with just a decent pass attack. NE kicks ass in their passing game, but the run doesn't concern me as much. Part of the reason Id like to rest up this week is because I think with a healthy offense, we can at least be competitive against NE.

724Skinsfan · 10-16-2007, 08:54 PM

If the trainer says you're okay to play and you feel you can play, you need to play every game. I wouldn't think it wise to take any game for granted, win or lose.

I remember a couple of years ago being in a similiar situation and also coming up against a "weak" Arizona team. If it weren't for some dude named Antonio Brown we very well could have lost that game.

MTRedskinsFan · 10-17-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

We match up pretty well against NE. The teams that really concern me have stellar running games, along with just a decent pass attack. NE kicks ass in their passing game, but the run doesn't concern me as much. Part of the reason Id like to rest up this week is because I think with a healthy offense, we can at least be competitive against NE.

NE has no run game? Their backup rb has damn near as many yards as our starter. Morris runs like a man possessed (two games already w/ over 100 yds). And starter Moroney is a stud.

We need to be full go against AZ to be able to score some points and win (they're NFC). We don't have a chance against NE, that's nuckin futs man. They're a better defense than we are (much better than anything we've faced this season) and it's highly unlikely we'll be able to score a single TD against them. But their offense is guaranteed a good 30+ pts on us.

I don't understand how after losses to teams like NY and GB people are still talking about beating NE - I'm a fan as much as the next guy but seriously.

Chief X_Phackter · 10-17-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan

NE has no run game? Their backup rb has damn near as many yards as our starter. Morris runs like a man possessed (two games already w/ over 100 yds). And starter Moroney is a stud.

We need to be full go against AZ to be able to score some points and win (they're NFC). We don't have a chance against NE, that's nuckin futs man. They're a better defense than we are (much better than anything we've faced this season) and it's highly unlikely we'll be able to score a single TD against them. But their offense is guaranteed a good 30+ pts on us.

I don't understand how after losses to teams like NY and GB people are still talking about beating NE - I'm a fan as much as the next guy but seriously.

I think the theme is that we gave those games away, and pretty much beat ourselves, and if we play a perfect game against NE we can win. I am with you, but I understand their argument too. I just want to get through the Cardinals with a win, then we can talk about the Pats.

dblanch66 · 10-17-2007, 12:30 PM

I hate to quote Herm Edwards but.."You play to WIN the game". Everyone who can play needs to suit up. If Moss is ready to go physically, he should play. He doesn't need a week to "clear his head". That is absurd. If anything, I would think he would be busting to get back out on the field to wash the bad taste of a bad game out of his mouth.

Chief X_Phackter · 10-17-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dblanch66

I hate to quote Herm Edwards but.."You play to WIN the game". Everyone who can play needs to suit up. If Moss is ready to go physically, he should play. He doesn't need a week to "clear his head". That is absurd. If anything, I would think he would be busting to get back out on the field to wash the bad taste of a bad game out of his mouth.

The clear his head thing was secondary to his groin injury he has been battling all year. I don't think it would hurt. And he took himself out of the game last week, so "busting to get back out on the field" doesn't seem likely.

Meks · 10-16-2007, 08:53 PM

its not that bad of an idea...

i also think our secondary, mainly our safties match up the best as far as a defense N.E. has faced so far...

but i do disagree with GW playing coveregage 99.9% of downs like he has the past 2 games... we at least need to mix a FEW things up

Sean Taylor · 10-16-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Meks

its not that bad of an idea...

i also think our secondary, mainly our safties match up the best as far as a defense N.E. has faced so far...

but i do disagree with GW playing coveregage 99.9% of downs like he has the past 2 games... we at least need to mix a FEW things up

You disagree with the results?

Longtimefan · 10-16-2007, 09:04 PM

I understand where you're coming from, but there's no such thing as an easy opponent in the NFL. The Cardinals will prove to be a formidable foe.

GusFrerotte · 10-16-2007, 10:26 PM

Have to agree with 70Chip, a must win game for us, and never count anyone out. If you rested any of our Offensive starters with a depleted O line you risk a possible upset if the Arizona D has an exceptional game. IF we lose to the Cards, however improbable as it sounds, a playoff appearance will be in serious jepeordy. If we lose to the Cards at home we have a good shot at losing both AFC East away games, then our season really will be shot as the rest of our division is doing rather well as of late. You also need to get Moss and the WR corp some real game time to get a rhythm going for the rest of the season. IF you sit them, they will be only rusty for the Jets and Pats.

chrisl13 · 10-16-2007, 10:26 PM

yea we do match up well defensively against the Pats but our offense has to get something done

djnemo65 · 10-16-2007, 10:30 PM

I don't want to be overly-dramatic, but this game can really make or break our season. The NFC is weak, but our division is looking really solid so we need to make sure we win winnable conference games against non-divisional opponents.

So I say emphatically that we don't rest anyone unless we go up 42-3.

10-16-2007, 08:23 PM	#1
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? Ok, I know this is a strange idea, but Im just throwing it out for discussion. We face the Cardinals this week, with Tim Rattay (sp?). Our defense is relatively healthy (knock on wood) and they should easily be able to handle the Cards offense. That being said, should we sit Moss, ARE, and the injured o-lineman and go with backups just to give those guys time to heal? I mean hammy injuries need rest, and an aggravation of those injuries could set the recovery time way back. Since we are facing such a weak opponent, should we try and heal up and hope the defense carries the day? I mean, can't we at least get into field goal range running to the left and dinking and dunking the ball to Cooley, Thrash, McCardell and the RBs? What do you guys think?

10-16-2007, 08:37 PM	#3
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? The problem is this game is now in the must-win category. It would be better to rest them against N.E. which has to be considered a likely loss at this point anyway. If they are going to rest people, rest them during the week. I get the feeling our defense is beating the shit out of our offense on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Speaking of N.E it occurs to me that playing them the week before they face Indy is probably the best week to catch them. We sure could piss of all the media types who are looking forward to hyping a battle of undefeateds. Nothing would make me happier. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

10-16-2007, 08:42 PM	#4
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? We match up pretty well against NE. The teams that really concern me have stellar running games, along with just a decent pass attack. NE kicks ass in their passing game, but the run doesn't concern me as much. Part of the reason Id like to rest up this week is because I think with a healthy offense, we can at least be competitive against NE.

10-16-2007, 08:54 PM	#5
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? If the trainer says you're okay to play and you feel you can play, you need to play every game. I wouldn't think it wise to take any game for granted, win or lose. I remember a couple of years ago being in a similiar situation and also coming up against a "weak" Arizona team. If it weren't for some dude named Antonio Brown we very well could have lost that game. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

10-17-2007, 12:30 PM	#8
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 58 Posts: 1,176	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? I hate to quote Herm Edwards but.."You play to WIN the game". Everyone who can play needs to suit up. If Moss is ready to go physically, he should play. He doesn't need a week to "clear his head". That is absurd. If anything, I would think he would be busting to get back out on the field to wash the bad taste of a bad game out of his mouth.

10-16-2007, 08:53 PM	#10
Meks Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Jersey Age: 39 Posts: 5,688	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? its not that bad of an idea... i also think our secondary, mainly our safties match up the best as far as a defense N.E. has faced so far... but i do disagree with GW playing coveregage 99.9% of downs like he has the past 2 games... we at least need to mix a FEW things up __________________ R.I.P #21SEAN TAYLOR

10-16-2007, 09:04 PM	#12
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? I understand where you're coming from, but there's no such thing as an easy opponent in the NFL. The Cardinals will prove to be a formidable foe.

10-16-2007, 10:26 PM	#13
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? Have to agree with 70Chip, a must win game for us, and never count anyone out. If you rested any of our Offensive starters with a depleted O line you risk a possible upset if the Arizona D has an exceptional game. IF we lose to the Cards, however improbable as it sounds, a playoff appearance will be in serious jepeordy. If we lose to the Cards at home we have a good shot at losing both AFC East away games, then our season really will be shot as the rest of our division is doing rather well as of late. You also need to get Moss and the WR corp some real game time to get a rhythm going for the rest of the season. IF you sit them, they will be only rusty for the Jets and Pats.

10-16-2007, 10:26 PM	#14
chrisl13 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 2 Minutes away from Fedex Field, Maryland Posts: 363	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? yea we do match up well defensively against the Pats but our offense has to get something done

10-16-2007, 10:30 PM	#15
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? I don't want to be overly-dramatic, but this game can really make or break our season. The NFC is weak, but our division is looking really solid so we need to make sure we win winnable conference games against non-divisional opponents. So I say emphatically that we don't rest anyone unless we go up 42-3.

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